Effective May 1, 2025, Department of Energy principal investigators (PIs), co-principal investigators (co-PIs), senior/key personnel, program directors (PDs), co-program directors (co-PDs), project managers, and anyone else identified in the request for proposals, notice of funding opportunity, or award terms and conditions must complete annual Research Security Training.

This requirement stems from National Security Presidential Memoradum-33 (NSPM-33) and is enacted by federal agencies. We expect additional federal agencies to release their Research Security Training requirements in the coming months. 

Who Is Required to Take the Training: Principal investigators (PIs), co-principal investigators (co-PIs), senior/key personnel, program directors (PDs), co-program directors (co-PDs), project managers, and anyone else identified in the request for proposals, notice of funding opportunity, or award terms and conditions who submit proposals to the Department of Energy

How Often is Training Required?: Annually

When Does Training Need to Be Completed?: Prior to submitting a proposal

How Long Does Training Take?: 1 - 1 1/2 hours

How Do I Access the Training?: The training is available in MyTrack Learning